148: NCDAO Doc Dump: The filing that started it all + Michael Easter's banned report
05/05/2026 | 2 h 25 min
There's a defamation lawsuit that claims Aidan Kearney learned all about the Karen Read case from Karen Read. That's not true, and we explain how we know that. PLUS - Mel talks about what she finds interesting in Michael Easter's report. AND we watch some vintage videos again just for fun! 0:00 Intro, Housekeeping, + Welcome New Viewers! (plus some notes on how YouTubers are not grifters) 25:54 The filing that started it all + Discussion (the thing that sparked TurtleBoy’s interest) 1:00:21 Why did they muck up the process so much? 1:09:07 The importance of Michael Easter’s Report 1:28:57 Rebecca Needs Water + A Special Video 1:33:44 Back to Michael Easter 1:58:44 Phone calls with Dever + Closing Thoughts
147: FOOTNOTES 2, 3, +6 We're all in on the same joke? You're aware he was beaten up by Brian and Colin Albert?
01/05/2026 | 2 h
Mel + Rebecca breakdown every footnote in the defamation suit brought by Jen McCabe, Brian Albert, Brian Higgins, and Colin Albert against Karen Read and Aidan Kearney. We're starting with Footnotes 2,3, and 6.
146: Is Coldplay the KEY to the Karen Read case? Plus, Kelsey Fitzsimmons has an awesome lawyer.
30/04/2026 | 2 h 18 min
Rebecca may have solved the case of John O'Keefe's murder btw. You might want to tune in. (Rebecca doesn't agree with this characterization, btw.) If you want to watch the Impact x Nightline episode that Mel is featured in about Pamela Smart's new legal fight, watch it here: https://www.hulu.com/series/98fb0a9b-... If you like us, please tip us: venmo: @melbarrettwrites cashapp: cash.app/$SomethingsOffTips paypal: paypal.me/MelBarrett11 You can now join the YouTube channel! When you become a member Rebecca will send you free stickers PLUS you'll get access to weekly Member's Only videos, as well as AMAs and AD FREE videos (at the AYFKM tier) Click the join button to select your favorite level. Follow @realmelbarrett on all socials / TT: @jackofalltradesdc Listen to the In Between Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Follow @reblavoie on all socials Listen to Crime Writer's On wherever you get your podcasts!
145: NEW NCDAO DOC DUMP - Higgins gets a De@th Threat? What Tully reported to MSP about the 227 search...
27/04/2026 | 2 h 14 min
A whole new load of FOIA'd docs just dumped regarding reports/correspondence at the NCDAO's office. Mel + Rebecca pick apart some of the most incendiary among them. If you want to watch the Impact x Nightline episode that Mel is featured in about Pamela Smart's new legal fight, watch it here: https://www.hulu.com/series/98fb0a9b-... If you like us, please tip us: venmo: @melbarrettwrites cashapp: cash.app/$SomethingsOffTips paypal: paypal.me/MelBarrett11 You can now join the YouTube channel! When you become a member Rebecca will send you free stickers PLUS you'll get access to weekly Member's Only videos, as well as AMAs and AD FREE videos (at the AYFKM tier) Click the join button to select your favorite level. Follow @realmelbarrett on all socials / TT: @jackofalltradesdc Listen to the In Between Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Follow @reblavoie on all socials Listen to Crime Writer's On wherever you get your podcasts!
144: Karen Read's Proctor quest; a new (and awful) filing in the Farwell/Birchmore case. And menopause.
27/04/2026 | 2 h 38 min
Join Mel + Rebecca on our regular stream to discuss the new filing in the Sandra Birchmore case...and why Michael Morrissey hasn't charged Matthew Farwell in Sandra's můrder. Plus, there was a hearing featuring Karen Read's team today! If you want to watch the Impact x Nightline episode that Mel is featured in about Pamela Smart's new legal fight, watch it here: https://www.hulu.com/series/98fb0a9b-... If you like us, please tip us: venmo: @melbarrettwrites cashapp: cash.app/$SomethingsOffTips paypal: paypal.me/MelBarrett11 You can now join the YouTube channel! When you become a member Rebecca will send you free stickers! Click the join button to select your favorite level. Follow @realmelbarrett on all socials / TT: @jackofalltradesdc Listen to the In Between Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Follow @reblavoie on all socials Listen to Crime Writer's On wherever you get your podcasts!
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